Attachment_0009_-_ASG-KU_385-10_Safety_Program_1_Nov_13-pdf.pdf

Department of the Army Area Support Group Kuwait Camp Arifjan, Kuwait

APO AE 09366

1 November 2013

ASG-KU 385-10

Area Support Group Kuwait Safety Office

Area Support Group Kuwait Safety Program

UNCLASSIFIED

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*ASG-KU 385-10

Department of the Army ASG-Kuwait Camp Arifjan, Kuwait

APO AE 09366

1 November 2013

Safety and Occupational Health Program

Summary. This regulation prescribes policies, procedures and responsibilities for the Area Support Group (ASG-KU) Safety Program. It defines institutional safety programs to maintain and protect the workforce and conserve resources. This regulation incorporates the provisions of Army Regulation (AR) 385-10, DOD guidance, Host nation and integrates the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements into the ASG-KU Safety Program.

Applicability. This regulation applies to all military and civilian personnel, contractors, organizations, and units on ASG-KU managed installations.

Records Management. Records created as a result of processes prescribed by this regulation must be identified, maintained, and disposed of according to AR 25-400-2.

Record titles and descriptions are available on the Army Records Information Management System website at https://www.arims.army.mil.

Supplementation. To supplement or request an exception or waiver to this regulation, send a written request to Commander, ASG-KU, Attn: ASG-KU Safety Office, prior to initiating deviation Supplements will not be less stringent than regulatory requirements and statutory and Department of Defense (DOD) requirements will not be waived.

Suggested Improvements. Users are to send comments and suggested improvements on Department of the Army (DA) Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) directly to ASG-KU Safety Office, Camp Arifjan.

DISTRIBUTION: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

By Order of:

///Original Signed///

CHRISTOPHER L. EUBANK

Colonel, SC Commanding

OFFICIAL:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 - ASG-KU Safety Program Administration Purpose 1-1, page 9 Safety Mission 1-2, page 9 Applicability 1-3, page 9 Goals 1-4, page 9 Policy 1-5, page 9 Responsibilities 1-6, page 10 Application of Army Risk Management (RM) 1-7, page 17 Construction and Renovation of Facilities and Buildings 1-8, page 17 Employee Complaints of Unsafe or Unhealthful Work Conditions 1-9, page 17 Posting of OSHA 300 Log 1-10, page 17 New Employee Safety Orientation 1-11, page 18 Host Tenant Agreement/MOA 1-12, page 18

Chapter 2 - Program Overview Objectives 2-1, page 19 Organizational Alignment, Reporting, and Functions 2-2, page 19 Army Safety Program Functions and Key Mission Areas 2-3, page 19 Safety Program Functional Areas 2-4, page 21 Safety and Occupational Health Advisory Council (SOHAC) 2-5, page 25

Chapter 3 - Accident Investigation and Reporting Army Accident 3-1, page 26 Accident and Incident Classes 3-2, page 26 Accident Reporting 3-3, page 27 Accident Investigation 3-4, page 27 Safeguarding social security numbers and Accident Information 3-5, page 27 Responsibilities 3-6, page 28

Chapter 4 - Contracting Safety Introduction 4-1, page 29 Policy 4-2, page 29 Responsibilities 4-3, page 29 Contract Requirements 4-4, page 30 Contractor Responsibilities 4-5, page 31 Contractor Safety Brief 4-6, page 32 Safety Compliance 4-7, page 32 Consideration of History 4-8, page 33 Evaluation of Safety Ability 4-9, page 33

Chapter 5 - Explosives Safety Applicability 5-1, page 34 Responsibilities 5-2, page 34 iv

Explosive Safety Site Plans 5-3, page 37 Explosives Licensing Policy 5-4, page 37 Explosive Response 5-5, page 38 Master Planning 5-6, page 39 Demilitarization/ Destruction 5-7, page 39 Composite Risk Management 5-8, page 39 Records Management 5-9, page 40 Explosive Safety Issuances 5-10, page 40 Inspections, Evaluations, and Audits 5-11, page 40 Transportation of Ammunition 5-12, page 41 Explosive Safety Training 5-13, page 41

Chapter 6 - Public, Family, Off Duty Recreation and Seasonal Safety Introduction 6-1, page 42 Policy 6-2, page 42 Preparation for Leave and Temporary Duty 6-3, page 42 Headphones 6-4, page 42 Installation Recreation Areas 6-5, page 42 Public Activities on Military Installations 6-6, page 43 Sporting Events 6-7, page 43

Chapter 7 - Radiation Safety Program General 7-1, page 44 Policy 7-2, page 44 Applicability 7-3, page 45 Radiation Safety Components 7-4, page 45 Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection 7-5, page 46 Army Radiation Permits 7-6, page 46

Chapter 8 – Safety Awards Program Introduction 8-1, page 47 Promotion of Safety 8-2, page 47 Award Guidance 8-3, page 47 Department of the Army Level Awards 8-4, page 47 Army Headquarters, Third Army/ USARCENT and Organizational-Level Awards 8-5, Unit Safety Certification 8-6, page 48 Educational Materials 8-7, page 49 Promotion of Prevention Awards Program 8-8, page 49

Chapter 9 - System Safety Management Intent 9-1, page 50 Policy 9-2, page 50 Objectives 9-3, page 52 System Safety Standards 9-4, page 52 Commercial Off-the-Shelf, Non-Developmental Items and Local Purchases 9-5, page 52 v

Application of Mishap Risk Management Component of Risk Management 9-6, page 52 System Safety and Manpower and Personnel Integration Program 9-7, page 52 Training Requirements 9-8, page 52

Chapter 10 – Training General 10-1, page 53 Responsibilities 10-2, page 53 Risk Management (RM) Training 10-3, page 53 Specialized Safety and Occupational Health Training 10-4, page 54 SOHM and SOH Specialist Certification Requirements 10-5, page 54 Additional Duty & Collateral Duty Safety Officers 10-6, page 54 Approved Professional Development Organizations 10-7, page 55 Required Safety Training 10-8, page 55

Chapter 11 - Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention Introduction 11-1, page 56 Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention Policy 11-2, page 56 Driver Education (HSPG Number 4) 11-3, page 58 Army Combat Vehicle Safety Guidelines 11-4, page 59 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety 11-5, page 60

Chapter 12 - Force Mobilization Intent 12-1, page 62 Application of Risk Management 12-2, page 62 Standards 12-3, page 62 Operational Deployment Areas of Consideration 12-4, page 62 Health Issues 12-5, page 63 Post-Mobilization 12-6, page 63 Reintegration 12-7, page 64 Risk Re-Familiarization in Post-Deployment and Reconstitution 12-8, page 64

Chapter 13 - Tactical and Operational Safety General 13-1, page 65 Responsibility 13-2, page 65 Safety Training 13-3, page 65 Tactical Water Safety Operations 13-4, page 66 Environmental Hazards 13-5, page 66 After Action Reviews 13-6, page 66

Chapter 14 - Safe Cargo Operations Policy 14-1, page 67 Guidance 14-2, page 67 Responsibility 14-3, page 67 Port, Supercargo and Escort Operations 14-4, page 68

Ammunition and Explosives Transport Requirement Excerpts for Continental United States 14-5, page 69 vi

Chapter 15 - Aviation (Airfield) Safety Policy 15-1, page 70 Guidance 15-2, page 70 Responsibilities 15-3, page 70 Contingency Operations 15-4, page 73 Aviation Safety Meetings 15-5, page 73 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention Program 15-6, page 73 Fire Prevention 15-7, page 73 Unimproved Landing Areas 15-8, page 74 Aircrew Orientation Program 15-9, page 74 Aviation Safety Awards 15-10, page 75

Chapter 16 - Occupational Safety and Health Program (Workplace Safety) Introduction 16-1, page 76 Scope 16-2, page 76 Policy 16-3, page 76 Responsibilities 16-4, page 77 ASG-KU Process 16-5, page 77

Chapter 17 – Inspections Purpose 17-1, page 78 Execution 17-2, page 78 General 17-3, page 78

Chapter 18 - Industrial Operational Safety - Introduction 18-1, page 80 Policy 18-2, page 80 Acquisition of Materials, Equipment, Facilities, and Systems 18-3, page 80 Preoperational Planning 18-4, page 80 Standing Operating Procedures 18-5, page 80 Accident Prevention Plans 18-6, page 81 Training, Licensing, Qualification 18-7, page 81 Approved for Testing 18-8, page 81 Preoperational Walk-Through 18-9, page 81 Hazardous Material 18-10, page 82 Personal Protective Equipment 18-11, page 82 Fire Protection 18-12, page 82 Material Handling and Storage 18-13, page 82 Machine Safeguarding 18-14, page 82 Exits and Egress 18-15, page 82 Lockout and/or Tag-out 18-16, page 82 After Action Reports 18-17, page 83

Chapter 19 - Emergency Planning and Response Introduction 19-1, page 84 Policy 19-2, page 84 vii

Munitions Incidents and Munitions of Concern 19-3, page 84 Chemical, Radiological, and Nuclear Response 19-4, page 84 Aviation Emergency Planning 19-5, page 86

Chapter 20 - Medical Safety Introduction 20-1, page 87 Policy 20-2, page 87 Army Medical Safety Program Management 20-3, page 87 Hospital Safety 20-4, page 87 Medical Systems Safety and Health 20-5, page 88 Safety Manager Functions 20-6, page 88

Chapter 21 - Facility Reuse and Closure General 21-1, page 90 Responsibility 21-2, page 90

Chapter 22 – Range Safety Program Applicability 22-1, page 91 Responsibilities 22-2, page 91

Appendix A References, page 94

Appendix B Additional Accident Investigation Report Information, page 96

Appendix C Training Requirements, page 97

Appendix D - Confined Space Entry Introduction D-1, page 98 Policy D-2, page 98

Appendix E - Blood-borne Pathogen Protection Introduction E-1, page 99 Definitions E-2, page 99 Routes of Transmission E-3, page 100 Techniques to Prevent Transmission of Blood-borne Pathogens E-4, page 100 Hepatitis B Vaccinations E-5, page 100 Post Exposure Evaluation and Follow-Up E-6, page 100

Appendix F - Respiratory Protection Program (RPP)

Purpose F-1, page 101

Policy F-2, page 101

Responsibilities F-3, page 102 viii

Appendix G - Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200 and

DODI 6050.5)

Policy G-1, page 103 Responsibilities G-2, page 103 Procedures G-3, page 104 Hazard Material Spills G-4, page 105 Special operations G-5, page 105

Appendix H - Electrical Safety Policy H-1, page 106 Basic Electrical Safety H-2, page 106

Appendix I - Ergonomics Introduction I-1, page 107 Policy I-2, page 107

Appendix J - Asbestos Safety General J-1, page 108 Policy J-2, page 108

Glossary Terms, page 109

Chapter 1

ASG-KU Safety Program Administration

1-1. Purpose. This regulation establishes the ASG-KU Commander’s Safety and

Occupational Health (SOH) program. It prescribes policies and procedures for implementing the safety program throughout Kuwait.

1-2. Safety Mission. The purpose of the SOH program is to promote readiness of the force and the quality of life for its people through the prevention of accidental injuries, illness, and property damage. The goal is to create an organizational culture in which safety awareness, use of Composite Risk Management (CRM), and enforcement of standards provide an aggressive and comprehensive accident prevention program that creates safe conditions of employment; promotes safe operational practices; and ensures the well being of Military, DA Civilian personnel, and contract employees in all activities, both on and off-duty.

1-3. Applicability. This regulation is applicable to all subordinate organizations, tenant units, DA civilians, and contractor workforce. Contractors must follow written contracts without violating DA, DOD, Federal law, and Host Nation agreements.

1-4. Goals.

a. Pursue an accident free environment by integrating RM both on and off duty into all operations, training, deployments, activities, and work sites to reduce injuries/illnesses and property losses; thereby providing more efficient use of resources and enhancing the overall mission readiness of the command.

b. Provide a safe and healthful environment for Soldiers, DA Civilians, Contractors and the public.

c. Reduce the number of lost-time accidents.

1-5. Policy. The following principles will be effectively integrated into all plans, programs, decision processes, operations, and activities:

a. Implement the standards promulgated by the Occupational Safety and Health Act

(OSHA) as implemented in Executive Order 12196; 29 CFR 1960; DODI 6055.1; DODI

6055.4; DODI 6055.7; AR 385-10 and USARCENT 385-10 to provide a safe and healthful environment. The Army shall comply with the requirements in all nonmilitary

DOD operations and Host Nation safety standards, regardless of whether work is performed by military or civilian personnel. Apply the more protective or stringent standard where conflict exits between the standards.

b. Ensure that safety is a principal element in all operations and apply RM procedures in all phases of operations.

c. Ensure the safety and health of Soldiers, DA Civilian employees, and the general public is a primary concern in the acquisition, use and disposal of equipment, facilities and material.

d. Employ engineering principles to the upmost extent possible to eliminate or control hazards.

1-6. Responsibilities.

a. ASG-KU Commander.

(1) Serves as the ASG Safety Officer, and as such, is responsible for the safety of all facilities, personnel, and equipment under his/her command.

(2) Implements an effective accident prevention program referred to here as the

Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) program.

(3) Designates the SOH Director on appointment orders (otherwise referred to in this regulation as the Safety Manager) to manage the safety program and supervise accident prevention activities.

(4) Provides for the personnel, equipment, and monetary resources needed to administer and implement an effective Safety Program.

(5) Establishes, chairs, or designates a representative to chair, the ASG Safety and Occupational Health Advisory Council (SOHAC).

b. The ASG-KU Safety Office under the direction of the SOH Manager will:

(1) Represent and discharge the SOH responsibilities of the ASG Commander to include the authority to immediately terminate any operation or activity that is deemed unsafe to a degree of potential serious injury, death, or loss of equipment instrumental to military wartime readiness.

(2) Develop plans, objectives and processes, organize, manage, coordinate, and evaluate ASG-KU’s Safety Program on behalf of the ASG Commander.

(3) Provide interpretations and advice on complying with Army, DOD, OSHA, and host nation safety standards.

(4) Provide support for subordinate organizations, tenant units, and contractor’s safety efforts and programs. Support will include/not limited to the following: technical advice, safety training services, posters/flyers and guest speaker functions. Additional support will be conducted in accordance with the host installation and tenant activity agreement when available.

(5) Provide evaluations and assistance in resolving complaints of unsafe or unhealthful working conditions.

(6) Provide safety related training in accordance with AR 385-10, and directives from USARCENT. Training requests from organizations will be honored on a case by case basis and must be approved by the Safety Manager.

(7) Conduct organizational and facility inspections as required by AR 385-10.

(8) Assist in accident investigation boards for Class A & B accidents as required.

Provide advice and consultation for organizational and tenant investigations of Class C and D accidents.

(9) Provide advice on application and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for individuals, workshops, and operations. Note: The acronyms for Protective Clothing

& Equipment (PCE) and/or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are interchangeable and have the same meaning.

(10) Review plans for new facility construction and renovation projects; and provide safety inspections of new and renovated facilities immediately before final acceptance.

c. ASG-KU Staff

(1) Maintain membership on the ASG-KU Safety and Occupational Health Advisory

Council. Staff include at a minimum:

(a) Safety Manager (Recorder)

(b) S1 Personnel Division

(c) S2 Intelligence Division

(d) S3 Operations Division

(e) Directorate of Logistics

(f) S6 Signal

(g) S8 Directorate of Resource Management

(h) Directorate of Installation Services

(i) Directorate of Public Works

(j) Directorate of Emergency Services

(k) Equal Employment Opportunity

(l) Inspector General

(m) Command Judge Advocate

(n) Chaplain

(o) All DRU commanders

(p) Surgeon

(2) Maintain staff oversight for safety issues related to their areas of responsibilities.

(3) All staff personnel designated as part of the committee will complete the online safety Committee Member’s Safety Course. This course is located on the following website; Army Learning Management System (https://www.lms.army.mil)

d. Directors, Unit Commanders, and Leaders of Tenant Activities

(1) Comply with and implement all safety requirements of this regulation and Army

Regulations, DOD Directives, OSHA, EPA, NFPA, State, ASG-KU standards and host nation standards.

(2) Integrate safety into all organizational plans, operations, and activities through application of Army RM procedures.

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(3) Ensure risk assessments or job hazard analysis’ exist, are posted, and maintained for each special hazards work site, operation, or task.

(4) Appoint Additional Duty Safety Officers (ADSO, Military) and/or Collateral Duty

Safety Officers (CDSO, Civilian), as safety representatives in the absence of a Career

Program-12 Safety Professional to assist in implementing safety directives and regulations within their directorates and organizations. The mandatory ADSO/CDSO training is available on line and is required within 30 days of appointment.

(5) Promptly report and investigate accidents as required by AR 385-10, DA Pam

385-40, and this document.

(6) Military and DOD Civilians must complete the Employees Managers Safety course and Composite Risk Management course. AR 350-1 G15a, These courses are located on the following website; Army Learning Management System

(https://www.lms.army.mil).

(7) Require your assigned Safety and Occupational Health Professional (0018) to conduct the required annual safety inspection of all your assigned/functioning facilities

IAW AR 385-10 and report the results to the installation on an annual/rotational basis.

e. Supervisors

(1) Implement the ASG-KU Safety Program. Evaluate and minimize all significant hazards in the work area by following the guidelines in 29 CFR 1960, 29 CFR 1910, and AR 385-10.

(2) Perform and document a workplace hazard assessment to determine if hazards are present or likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment. Documentation of the assessment will consist of written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the name of the person certifying the evaluation; and the date(s) of the hazard assessment.

(3) Complete job hazard analysis (JHA) with employee input, where required, and review JHA with employee. Ensure employees follow SOH rules and regulations, including the use of PPE. Evaluate and take actions to correct hazards reported by employees. Conduct JHA for each work task not covered by SOP or other definitive guidance, for tasks with high accident potential or that have the potential for producing serious injuries or illnesses; and anytime a new work task or process is introduced to the industrial or non-industrial workplace to determine potential hazard.

(4) Ensure that new procedures, work layout and doctrine are evaluated for risk implications, and that controls are established or risk acceptance decisions made.

(5) Establish effective written procedures (SOPs) for work environments.

(6) Ensure that effective well written procedures are published for the conduct of accident prevention and health controls in the work environment.

(7) Request the local SOH Office review purchased items such as PPE, tools, machinery, and office furniture unless reviews have already been performed.

(8) Appoint a Collateral Duty Safety Officer (civilian) or a Safety Officer/Non-commissioned Officer (NCO) at each facility or down to each division/section or company.

(9) Military and DOD Civilians must complete the Federal Employees Supervisors

Safety course and annually the Composite Risk Management course. These courses are located on the following website; Army Learning Management System

(https://www.lms.army.mil).

(10) Publish safety philosophy that incorporates RM and the facility’s mission essential task list.

(11) Ensure and document that employees are trained, licensed, qualified, and experienced on specific jobs/tasks/activities prior to employee assignment.

(12) Report injuries and illnesses according to subpart I, 29 CFR 1960 (Basic

Program Elements for Employee Occupational Safety and Health Programs and

Related Matters), DODI 6055.07 (Mishap Notification, Investigation), AR 385-10, and

DA Pam 385-40. Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) requires OCONUS U.S. Armed

Forces to comply with host nation law that prescribes stricter safety standards or procedures. Army requirements apply if host-country law or procedures are less strict or nonexistent.

f. Additional Duty Safety Officer/NCO

(1) Assist Commanders with the implementation of the unit RM Program.

(2) Assist the Commanders in establishing plans and procedures for conducting a unit level safety program.

(3) Assist the Commanders in supervising safety training as required.

(4) Conduct Standard Army Safety and Occupational Health Inspections (SASOHI) safety inspections of all your low hazard facilities, review operating and training instructions, and initiate actions necessary to eliminate inherent or accident-producing hazards.

(5) Ensure that accidents are investigated and reported IAW AR 385-10, DA Pam

385-40 and this regulation.

(6) Coordinate with other unit or activity safety officers and other staff officers to ensure maximum cooperation in connection with safety matters of mutual concern.

(7) Arrange for procurement and selective use of safety posters, films, and other educational and promotional publications and materials.

(8) Conduct low-risk safety inspections as defined in DA Pam 385-10; Appendix D, paragraph D-2(c).

(9) Complete the ASG-KU Unit Safety Officers Course within 60 days of appointment.

(10) Complete additional safety training that provides specific guidance in the techniques of safety management at the unit or activity level. This should include safety responsibilities of the Unit or Activity Safety Officer, accident causation, RM, unit or activity safety programs, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, vehicle accident prevention, motor vehicle operations, tactical operations, off-duty safety, safety meetings, pre-accident plans, conducting a safety survey and accident reporting and investigating.

g. Collateral Duty Safety Officer (CDSO)

(Note: Collateral Duty Safety Officers are not to be confused with the Collateral

Duty process also known as the Line of Duty (15-6) investigation. Collateral Duty

Safety Officer is a description given to civilian employees that are assigned additional or collateral safety-related responsibilities outside of their normal duty description). Directors and Managers are responsible for execution of the safety program within their areas of responsibility. The CDSO assists the director/manager being knowledgeable of safety requirements, by assisting activity supervisors and personnel, and keeping the director/manager informed on the status and effectiveness of the safety program. The director/ manager should select highly motivated individuals as their CDSO.)

(1) Assist supervisors with implementation and integration of RM throughout the activity.

(2) Assist the supervisor in establishing plans and procedures for conducting a

Safety and Occupational Health Program.

(3) Assist supervisors in conducting safety training as needed.

(4) Assist supervisor in reviewing operating and training instructions, and initiating action necessary to eliminate inherent or accident-producing hazards.

(5) Assist the supervisor in ensuring that accidents are investigated and reported.

(6) Coordinate with other unit and activity safety officers and other staff officers to ensure maximum cooperation in connection with safety matters of mutual concern.

(7) Arrange for procurement and selective use of safety posters, films, and other educational and promotional publications and materials.

(8) Conduct low-risk safety inspections as defined in DA Pam 385-10; Appendix D, paragraph D-2(c).

(9) Complete the online Collateral Duty Safety Officers Course administered by the

U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center.

(10) Assist supervisors in developing job hazard analyses.

(11) Conduct and document periodic inspections of activity workplaces for compliance with safety standards and the safety or work practices.

(12) Disseminate safety educational materials and verify activity safety meetings are being conducted and documented.

(13) Advise the director/manager on safety and occupational health related matters.

(14) Facilitate the installation safety office inspection process for their activity.

(15) Conduct periodic analysis of activity incidents, accidents, and illnesses to identify negative trends and outline corrective measures as needed to reverse the trends.

(16) Attend installation safety office ADSO/CDSO meetings.

h. Soldiers and Civilian Employees

(1) Comply with written instructions contained in applicable Army Regulations, DOD Directives, State Regulations, OSHA, EPA, and host nation standards, this document, and verbal instructions provided by supervisors.

(2) Immediately report unsafe or unhealthy working conditions, injuries, and accidents to first line supervisors.

(3) Stop unsafe acts detrimental to ASG-KU operations and personnel.

(4) Comply with safe work practices, JHAs, and SOPs.

(5) Use all PPE, in accordance with training, hazard analyses, work instructions, and as required by the task at hand.

(6) Personnel with government credit card will coordinate purchase of hazardous material, PPE, machinery and tools with the installation safety office prior to purchase.

(7) Complete the Employee Safety Course within 60 days of employment and annually the Composite Risk Management Course. These courses are located on the following website; Army Learning Management System

(https://www.lms.army.mil).

i. Troop Medical Clinic (TMC)

(1) Support the Installation Safety Program with medical advice and assistance.

(2) Notify the ASG-KU Safety Office of critical injuries.

(3) Assist in managing the Workers' Compensation Program.

(4) Ensure work-related physicals, medical monitoring, and records are maintained in accordance with Department of Army (DA) and OSHA standards.

(5) Serve on the Safety Council.

j. Industrial Hygiene

(1) Perform Industrial Hygiene (IH) surveys to quantify occupational health hazards and to improve environmental working conditions based on customer requests, Standard Army Safety and Occupational Health Inspection (SASOHI) results, or as requested by the ASG-KU Safety Office.

(2) Provide verbal or written evaluations of survey results, and support hazardous waste operations as needed. Recommendations for corrective actions will be coordinated with the ASG-KU Safety Office.

(3) Provide technical assistance for ASG-KU’s hazard abatement program.

(4) Provide safety advice for planning, designing, and constructing facilities or industrial processes.

k. Director of Resource Management (DRM)

(1) Monitor funding requirements ensuring ASG-KU Safety Program is adequately resourced.

(2) Provide technical advice and guidance regarding financial and other resources to effectively implement and administer the Safety Program.

l. Judge Advocate will: Coordinate legal advice and assistance as needed.

m. Contracting Officers will comply with OSHA standards and Federal, state, DOD, Army, and local SOH requirements or host-nation requirements. Additionally, contracting Officers will:

(1) Ensure the contract requirements of chapter 4, AR 385-10 are included in the following:

(a) Service and supply contracts

(b) Construction contracts

(c) Explosives and chemical facilities construction, work, and services

(d) Facilities construction, work, and services

(e) Government Credit card purchases when applicable

(2) Coordinate with the Safety Director to evaluate and ensure contractor compliance with the SOH requirements in contracts.

(3) Notify contractors verbally requesting corrective action when noncompliance of requirements or conditions poses serious or imminent danger to the individuals’ health or safety. Notify contractors in writing if problem persists.

(4) Appoint quality assurance representative points of contact (POCs) to execute responsibilities listed in para (a) through (c), above.

(5) Invite the servicing safety office staff to participate in pre-acceptance, pre-construction, and pre-award meetings.

(6) Validate that a written accident prevention plan is provided to the servicing

Safety Office for review and comment to ensure that it addresses the specific safety and occupational hazards of the contract.

(7) Ensure government credit card holders are briefed in their training programs on the requirement to coordinate purchases of hazardous materials and personal protective equipment with safety and occupational health personnel prior to purchase.

(8) Ensure contractor’s past performance in safety is a consideration during selection process for those contractors whose employees are expected to work on an

Army installation more than 1,000 hours per calendar quarter. This should include a comparison of the contractor’s 3 year total case incident rate (TCIR) and 3 years “Days

Away Restricted and Transferred” (DART) case incident rate, to the most recently published Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) national average for the specific National

American Industry Classification System (NACIS) or other similar information.

(9) Ensure contracts include a provision for removing a contractor or contractor’s employees from the worksite for safety or health violations.

1-7. Application of Army Risk Management (RM).

a. The Risk Management process is the method used by ASG-KU for accident prevention.

b. The Army RM process will be used to analyze operations, determine hazards, develop countermeasures, implement controls, and evaluate the effectiveness of the controls executed.

c. The RM process will be used by all organizations assigned to, training at, or operating on ASG-KU property. Risk Assessment or Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) worksheets will be posted at work sites or available for review at training sites for all operations or activities.

d. Risk acceptance authority is based upon the residual risk of an activity after the application of control measures. ASG-KU follows the guidelines as stated in Table 4-2 of DA PAM 385-30 for grade level authorization authority based on level of accepted risk.

1-8. Construction and Renovation of Facilities and Buildings.

Construction of new facilities and buildings, and renovation projects for existing facilities and buildings will incorporate: safety, occupational health, OSHA standards for workplaces, NFPA standards, applicable building codes, electrical and plumbing codes, and other recognized standards.

1-9. Employee Complaints of Unsafe or Unhealthful Work Conditions.

a. Employees are encouraged to report unsafe and unhealthful work conditions.

Employees may make complaints to the ASG-KU Safety Office through supervisory or organizational channels, through organization safety representative, or through personal contact.

b. Complaints can be made in writing using a DA Form 4755 (Employee Report of

Alleged Unsafe or Unhealthful Working Conditions) or by any other means of communication (Memorandum, Fax, E-mail, etc.).

c. If requested, and as much as possible, the ASG-KU Safety Office will keep confidential the identity of the person filing a complaint.

d. The ASG-KU Safety Office will investigate and advise management of actions for correcting validated unsafe or unhealthful working conditions.

1-10. Posting Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) 300 LOG.

a. Annual posting of the OSHA 300 register of injuries and accidents is required by

(29 CFR 1904). The ASG-KU Safety Office maintains this posting for ASG-KU employees.

b. Directorates, commanders, and supervisors who wish to view the OSHA 300 log may do so by contacting the ASG-KU Safety Office at (318) 430-2155, or visiting us at

Building 325, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait during normal duty hours.

c. An OSHA 300A Summary Report will be posted at the ASG-KU Safety Office for review from 1 February to 30 April of the year following the year covered by the form.

1-11. New Employee Safety Orientation.

a. The ASG-KU Safety Office should provide the ASG-Ku safety briefing is provided to all incoming units. This briefing will be conducted by the Installation Safety office and can be coordinated by calling 430-2445/2155.

b. All new employees will be given a documented SOH orientation briefing by their first line supervisor or appointed organization safety representative within seven days of assignment.

c. Certain employees may require additional OSHA safety training based on their job description and Job Hazard Analysis. Supervisors may contact the ASG-KU Safety

Office for advice and assistance in determining training requirements.

1-12. Host Tenant Agreement/Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).

a. ASG-KU Safety Office ensures that the safety and occupational health common levels of support are identified within this SOP and by mutual agreements between

ASG-KU and tenant units/organizations when needed for special situations. These will identify the requirements and levels of support. The document will address the requirements tenants will complete and will be signed by the Commanders/Managers of all tenants. Tenants will maintain and provide unit status to the in-process review upon request from the ASG-KU Safety Office.

b. Tenant organizations will provide unit mission requirements and all locations occupied within the AOR in order to synchronize with the ASG-KU base operational support.

c. ASG-KU Safety Office will review all agreements with tenant units annually.

Chapter 2

Safety Program Overview

2-1. Objectives.

a. The ASG-KU Safety Program must ensure safe work practices and operations, reduce costs associated with accidents and incidents, and increase operational efficiencies. ASG-KU personnel must integrate safety into work processes by management and worker involvement with planned and authorized work activity.

b. Implement the required safety program and mission-essential program elements according to Table 1-1, AR 385-10, and chapter 3 and appendix J, DA Pam 385-10.

c. Incorporate DOD and Army RM processes, elements of OSHA, and other industry best practices into the Safety Program.

d. The core functions of the Safety Program include—

(1) SOH program management

(2) Inspections and assessments

(3) Mishap and near-miss investigations and reporting

(4) Education, training and promotion

(5) Hazard analysis and countermeasures as outlined in Figure 3-1, DA Pam 385-

e. Standard core safety structure shown in Figure 2-1 (below) lists the safety program elements applicable to ASG-KU.

f. ASG-KU personnel (military and civilian) must take appropriate actions to keep themselves, fellow employees, and third-party personnel safe and healthy. Perform duties and work activities according to applicable safety and occupational health standards.

2-2. Organizational Alignment, Reporting, and Functions.

a. The ASG-KU Safety Office is an installation support office. The ASG-KU safety manager reports directly to the ASG-KU Commander. The reporting chain does not include safety assets belonging to mission units or installation staff.

b. Separate reporting chains through the installation safety office to the Senior

Commander for non-ASG-KU safety assets are required for coordination.

2-3. Army Safety Program Functions and Key Mission Areas.

a. The ASG-KU Safety Program must focus on key installation-mission areas such as safety program management, supporting the force, and supporting installation and industrial base operations.

(1) Supporting the force addresses functions that assist Soldiers during training, mobilization, tactical, and field operations.

(2) Supporting the installation and industrial base operations functions needed to sustain operations during combat and non-combat missions.

b. Figure 2-1 (below) outlines the safety program elements, which are aligned with key installation safety mission areas that involve activities requiring specific technical safety focus to ensure safe operations. The mission-essential program elements incorporate the required technical scope for an installation safety program.

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Figure 2-1 Safety Program Mission-Essential Program Elements

2-4. Safety Program Functional Areas.

a. General

(1) There are numerous federal, DOD and DA standards specifying various individual programs that are applicable to the ASG-KU in the pursuit of eliminating or reducing accidents and injuries.

(2) This section outlines the programs necessary to reduce or eliminate accidents and mishaps through compliance with these guidelines and mandates. It gives general guidance and provides references where further details may be found.

(3) Each Commander will publish specific safety program policies and procedures

IAW with applicable safety standards and regulations.

b. Scope. The programs listed in this section apply to units, activities, facilities and individuals on a case-specific basis depending upon the mission, duty, or activity. Cited references should be checked to determine applicability of each program.

c. Safety Program Administration

(1) Accident Prevention. Accident prevention programs focus on developing an awareness of safety concepts. This is accomplished through education, lessons learned, trend analysis, and programs geared specifically at increasing safety awareness. These programs will contribute greatly to accident avoidance. Some examples are Motor Vehicle safety, National Safe Driving Week, National Fire

Prevention Week, recreational safety (e.g. swimming, sports), and others. Program information ideas can be obtained from external agencies such as Provost Marshal, American Red Cross, Fire Departments, Transportation Departments, Medical and others.

(2) Budget/Resource Management. Safety Managers have assigned funding to execute their programs. As such, they have specific responsibilities as budget program managers, and should be trained in budget program management and take part in the budget process within their organization. The safety account should consider procurement of contractual services, Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment

(TDME), calibration equipment, surveys and inspections, non-Common Table of

Allowances PPE, subscriptions to technical reference publications, professional training, certification, promotional materials, travel and per diem, and other costs related to the execution of the safety and occupational health program.

(3) Training and Education. The safety professional has three major areas of training:

(a) Professional development and certification training.

(b) Job training. If safety and the RM concept are to become integrated into all

ASG-KU operations, then these principles must be made a part of all activities and operations, including unit and activity training, individual training, and ASG-KU sponsored training. The safety professional’s task is to provide input and information to trainers to effect this integration, and when required, serve as instructor when entire blocks are devoted to safety (e.g. SOHAC Meetings, Contracting Officer

Representatives (COR) Training).

(c) OSHA training. There are numerous requirements for training that must be overseen by the safety professional. Examples are Hazard Communications

(HAZCOM), manual material handling, forklift operation, power equipment, lockout/tag out, lawn equipment, ladder safety, fire safety, and confined space entry. A rule of thumb is that if a task requires any kind of knowledge or skill to complete, then OSHA expects the employer to ensure that the employee has received training on doing the task safely. Many standards further expect the employee to demonstrate proficiency rather than just to have participated in training. Training in general is mandated in 29

CFR Part 1960. A summary of training requirements in the various standards is published by Department of Labor (DOL) as publication OSHA 2254, “Training

Requirements in OSHA Standards and Training Guidelines.”

(d). Safety Officer/Non-commissioned Officer Appointments. To implement the safety program at unit and activity level, collateral duty or additional duty safety personnel shall be appointed.

(e) Facility Closure and Reuse.

(f) Range Safety. Safety responsibilities include review of surface danger zones, periodic surveys, and waiver submittals, certificates of compelling reason, SOP review, design review, and range safety training. See Chapter 22 of this regulation for details on implementation.

(g) Explosives Safety. Safety responsibilities include annual surveys of ammunition storage facilities and holding areas, submission of waivers, design reviews, and assist with other DA elements during their assessments. Quality Assurance

Specialist (Ammunition Surveillance) (QASAS) personnel shall assist with program implementation and execution. See Chapter 5 of this regulation for program development requirements.

(h) Aviation (Airfield) Safety Management. The ASG-KU safety office’s responsibilities are limited to airfield and ground safety issues. Aviation units using the facilities are responsible for safety requirements associated with operational and flight activities. ASG-KU airfield safety management must follow guidelines in AR 95-2

(Airspace, Airfields/Heliports, Flight Activities, Air Traffic Control and Navigational Aids) and Chapter 15, AR 385-10.

(i) Program Evaluations. ASG-KU policy is to conduct periodic evaluations of the Safety Programs in each unit. Appendix C contains a checklist that is the primary evaluation criteria for ASG-KU units. This checklist also makes a good self-evaluation document to assist in program development.

(j) Safety Councils. ASG-KU is required to establish safety councils and conduct meetings. Issues not resolved at the unit level are to be raised to the ASG-KU

Safety Occupational Health Advisory Council for resolution.

http://www.apd.army.mil/pdffiles/r95_2.pdf http://www.apd.army.mil/pdffiles/r385_10.pdf

(k) RM is not an add-on requirement. FM 3-0 requires commanders to integrate safety into operations. A variety of publications are available from USACR/SC and the

Center for Army Lessons Learned that will assist in program development.

(l) Safety Stand-downs. All units and activities must conduct a minimum, one full day, of safety-related activities each year. Issues significant to the unit or activity should be addressed. Examples would be motor vehicle safety activities, local hazards presentations, Fire Department presentations, or other awareness-building activities.

(m) Disaster Relief. Safety must be an integral part of any disaster relief effort, including assisting civil authorities during emergencies. Plans for such activations should be reviewed to ensure that safety personnel are included in the process. Some activities include: training/education/consulting, site surveys, injury prevention, risk assessment and planning, briefings, PPE, and lessons learned/AARs.

(n) Design Review. Safety professionals are an integral part of the design process. Procedures should be developed to incorporate their review of construction design plans so that any needed changes can be made before construction takes place.

(o) Public, Family, Off-Duty, Recreational, and Seasonal Safety. Public, Family, and recreational safety programs are an essential part of the Army Safety Program that must continually heighten accident prevention awareness during all on-duty and off-duty recreational programs for Soldiers, Army civilians, and their families. Sports and recreational activities continue to rank high as a major cause of accidental injury. ASG-

KU will follow policies and procedures in accordance with AR 385-10, chapter 6 and this

SOP.

(p) Ergonomics. Ergonomics programs are an essential element of a safety program, and are required by Army regulations. Effective ergonomics programs can prevent workplace injuries and reduce medical costs. Guidance for program development can be found in DA Pam 40-21. ASG-KU will follow the above reference

AR 385-10, chapter 6, and AR 40-5.

(q) Workplace Safety. This area is covered by individual sections throughout this regulation and referenced guidance for ASG-KU Soldiers, DA civilian employees, and contractors to follow in the workplace. They cover various requirements in areas such as housekeeping, fire prevention, electrical, scaffolds, machine guarding, PPE, material handling, etc., that can be encountered in the workplace or on the job site.

ASG-KU will follow policies and procedures IAW 29 CFR Part 1960, 29 CFR 1910, AR

385-10, chapter 16, and DA Pam 385-10, chapter 14.

(r) Workplace Inspections. Under the OSH Act, employers are required to furnish each employee a place of employment that is free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Workplace inspections are one method to identify hazards in work areas. ASG-KU will follow policies and procedures IAW AR 385-10, chapter 17and 29 CFR 1960.

(s) Industrial operations. This program provides safety guidance for ASG-KU

Soldiers, DA civilians, and contractors to improve industrial operational readiness and reduce costs. Industrial operations comprise activities that contribute to the development, testing, procurement, deployment and logistical support of Army equipment and weapon systems. Whenever possible, engineering controls will be used to eliminate hazards. Administrative controls will only be used whenever engineering controls are not feasible. ASG-KU will follow policies and procedures in accordance with AR 385-10, chapter 18 and 29 CFR 1960.

(t) Confined Space Entry Program. If employees enter a confined space that contains or has the potential to contain an atmospheric or physical hazard, this program is required. Primary elements of the program are identification of applicable confined spaces, testing/monitoring, control or elimination of hazards, protective equipment, specific written entry authorization, attendants, training, and rescue. (29 CFR

1910.146) See chapter 11 of this document.

(u) Lockout/Tagout Program. If employees service or maintain machines or equipment and the unexpected energizing or start up of the equipment or release of stored energy could cause injury to the employee (such forms of hazardous energy include electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, heat, or chemicals), then this program is required. Program elements include written energy control procedures delineating specific lockout/tagout action for each machine/equipment, employee training, and periodic inspections. (29 CFR 1910.147)

(v) Fire Protection/Fire Prevention Plans. Plan elements include major workplace fire hazards, housekeeping, training, and emergency egress. (29 CFR

1910.39). Other aspects of fire protection, such as fire extinguishers, materials storage and flammables are discussed in 29 CFR 1910. See AR 420-1 for Military Fire

Protection Program information.

(w) Emergency Action Plan. This plan must be in writing and cover those designated actions employers and employees must take to ensure employee safety from fire and other emergencies, such as flood, tornado, etc. Elements include response/evacuation procedures, alarming system, and training. (29 CFR 1910.38)

(x) Contracting. Safety and occupational health must be a serious consideration in the pre-solicitation phase of each contract awarded. This is done to determine safety and occupational health requirements. Safety will be an integral part of the design and construction of military facilities and buildings and in services contracts. The capability of a contractor to define and achieve system safety requirements will be evaluated during the source selection process when required by the solicitation package. Procedures outlined in AR 385-10, chapter 4 will be followed for the award of a contract within the ASG-KU.

(y) System Safety Management. Prescribes policies and procedures to ensure that hazards in Army systems and facilities are identified, and the risks associated with these hazards are properly managed. It applies to all Army materiel systems, facilities and equipment, including non–developmental items and commercial off-the-shelf items.

It applies during all phases of the life cycle of systems, facilities, and equipment. These concepts apply to all levels of procurement and acquisition programs down to and including the installation level. Procedures outlined in AR 385-10, chapter 9 will be followed for system safety as it applies to the ASG-KU.

(z) Bloodborne Pathogen Program. A written blood borne pathogen program must be developed to cover those installation activities where all or some employees are exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials in the performance of their official duties (i.e., fire depart and provost marshal, recreational aids, medical activities etc.) See DA Pam 385-10, chapter 14.

2-5. Safety and Occupational Health Advisory Council (SOHAC).

The ASG-KU Safety Council provides a forum for all ASG-KU activities to discuss safety hazards, health risks, training needs, and other safety and wellness concerns directly with the Commander, his safety, and wellness staff. Through the free flow of information health promotion programs can be proclaimed to raise individual and community awareness, and foster spiritual fitness, to improve psychological health and reduce self destructive behavior; it will also promote prompt resolution of safety issues.

a. The council is chaired by the ASG-KU Commander or the Commander's designee.

b. The council will meet quarterly, meeting minutes will be published, and a copy will be kept on file at the ASG-KU Safety Office.

c. The SOHAC will be comprised of the Commander, Safety Manager, Chief of the

Occupational Health Clinic, Chaplain, Alcohol and Drug Control Officer; and safety representatives both military and DA civilian from each…